By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A-44-year-old man of Mufilira’s Kalukanya Township has been arrested after he was found with huge sums of money in different currencies at Sabina checkpoint. Winfred Chileka was apprehended after a search was conducted by the police and they found a black laptop bag in the seat of his car. Copperbelt police commanding […]
Five armed criminals have killed-a 36-year-old security guard at the residence of Ilyas Patel an Indian National in Chipata. The criminals who got away with an Itel phone and 150 Kwacha cash did not steal anything from Mr Patel’s but fled when the other guard was shouting for help as he was being dragged by […]
Serenje Town Council has approved a total of K78, 027, 836 budget in its 2023 financial year. The budget which has seen an increase of 10.11 percent from the 2022 budget which stood at K51.4 million was approved during a Special Council Meeting. Public Relations officer Oscar Malipenga said the increase has been necessitated by […]
Government has increased minimum wage for domestic, shop keepers and general workers. Labour and Social security Minister Brenda Tambatamba said the upward Revision of the minimum wage was arrived at after consultations with tripartite constituencies and other key stakeholders. Ms Tambatamba said the minimum wage for domestic workers has been revised from 993 Kwacha 60 […]
Evina, a cybersecurity for Carrier Billing company and Telecoming, a tech firm developing DCB experiences, released the 2022 edition of the DCB Index today. This initiative is part of the strategic alliance between the two companies to place Direct Carrier Billing at the forefront of the payments industry and reinforce their commitment to developing a transparent, […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA MISA Zambia has commended government for its efforts on law reforms. MISA Chairperson Reverend Barnabas Simatende said the repeal of Section 69 of the Penal Code which is Defamation of the President is welcomed. On 23rd December, 2022, President Hakainde Hichilema assented to the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill number 25 of 2022 […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Three unknown criminals have stolen K180, 000 cash and jewelry altogether worthy at K429, 000 from the home of an Indian National in Kitwe’s Parklands area. Ganjay Kumar Shah 64, said he was attacked by three men armed with a pistol and iron bars while he and his wife were house sitting […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A 48-year-old man of Minsenga farming block in Chambishi has died after he allegedly consumed an illicit beer. The man only identified as Sylvester Chitulu was found dead by Mathews Chizezi of the same area who reported to the police. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the incident occurred on December […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A truck driver has been found dead inside his truck at Mokambo border. Gabriel Marlon Chipman is believed to have been in a queue waiting for clearance to enter the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to deliver acid. Copperbelt commanding officer Peacewell Mweemba said police received information that a deceased who was […]
The Zambia Army has been urged to remain steadfast in its mandate of preserving national peace and security. Deputy Army Commander Geoffrey Zyeele said the army must watch against any possible breach of peace in the country. Major General Zyeele has also urged the army to remain on alert to respond positively to disaster management […]
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